DOUGLAS, Gawin (1474-1522). The xiii. Bukes of Eneados of the famose Poete Virgili Translated ... into Scottish metir, London, 1553, 4to, FINELY BOUND in later morocco. FIRST EDITION of the first translation of a poem from antiquity into English. RARE.
DOUGLAS, Gawin (1474-1522). The xiii. Bukes of Eneados of the famose Poete…
DOUGLAS, Gawin or Gavin (c.1474-1522, translator) and VIRGIL (70 BC - 19 BC).  The xiii. Bukes of Eneados of the famose Poete Virgili Translated out of Latyne verses into Scottish metir, bi [sic] the…
Hammer price: £24,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
"NUREMBERG CHRONICLE" - Hartmann SCHEDEL (1440-1514).  Liber chronicarum, Nuremberg, 1493, large folio, woodcut illustrations, 19th-century morocco. FIRST EDITION OF THE MOST LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED OF ALL INCUNABLES.
"NUREMBERG CHRONICLE" - Hartmann SCHEDEL (1440-1514). Liber chronicarum,…
"NUREMBERG CHRONICLE" - Hartmann SCHEDEL (1440-1514).  Liber chronicarum. [Calligraphic woodcut title on first leaf:]  Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cum figuris et ymagibus ab inicio mundi.…
Hammer price: £50,000
Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
11 October 2022 , 13:59 BST
A PERSIAN ALBUM PAGE
A PERSIAN ALBUM PAGE
Figures seated alongside buildings and a cow, with a line of calligraphy above and below, surrounded by a floral border
gouache, watercolour and ink
19 x 11cm
Estimate: £0 - £0
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
6 September 2022 , 16:00 BST
A WORCESTER COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER  (4)
A WORCESTER COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER (4)
Coleridge Collection, Circa 1765
Printed in black after an engraving by Robert Hancock, with `The Tea Party, No.2', the reverse of the cup printed with the `Maid and Page', saucer 12.5cm diameter;…
Coffee cup and saucer-Shallow chip to the underside of the saucer, approx. 1cm by 0.5cmLilac printed saucer- small restoration to the rimLiverpool saucer- shallow chip to rimProvenance The Anthony &…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
FOUR ITEMS OF WORCESTER PORCELAIN (4)
FOUR ITEMS OF WORCESTER PORCELAIN (4)
Coleridge Collection, Circa 1760-65
Each printed in black after Robert Hancock, comprising: a baluster mug printed with `May Day' on one side, the reverse with `The Milkmaid', 9cm high; a coffee cup…
Mug- extensive glued breaksCoffee cup- some wear to the `Milkmaids' printLarge coffee cup- some wear to the black line inner rimSaucer dish- two small rim chips. Minor wearProvenanceThe Anthony &…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A WORCESTER SUGAR BOWL AND COVER (2)
A WORCESTER SUGAR BOWL AND COVER (2)
Coleridge Collection, Circa 1765-70
Printed in black, the bowl with the `Fortune Teller', `Tea Party, No.2' and the `Maid and Page', the cover printed with three scenes of ruins, flower knop, 12.5cm…
Bowl- minor wear to the black enamel inner rim. Cover- some small chips and minor staining to the flower knopProvenanceThe Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection With Jupiter Antiques, 1994
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
FOUR ITEMS OF WORCESTER PRINTED PORCELAIN (4)
FOUR ITEMS OF WORCESTER PRINTED PORCELAIN (4)
Coleridge Collection, Circa 1760 and later
Comprising; a sparrow beak milk jug printed in lilac with ruins, 9.5cm high; a coffee cup printed in black with `The Tea Party.No.2' and `Maid and Page'; a…
Milk jug- long curving crack to bodyTea party coffee cup- minor wearMilkmaids coffee cup- small chip to footrimSpiral fluted cup- chips to footrim. Some wear to the gildingProvenanceThe Anthony &…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A WORCESTER SAUCER DISH
A WORCESTER SAUCER DISH
Coleridge Collection, Circa 1760
Printed in black after Robert Hancock in the style of Pillement with `Les Garçons Chinois', 18cm diameter
Two restored rim chips. Minor wearProvenanceThe Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection The John Williams Collection, U.S.A, Exhibited  Albert Amor Ltd., `The Engraving of Robert Hancock', 1991,…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £60 - £80
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A VICTORIAN SILVER RECTANGULAR VISITING CARD CASE
A VICTORIAN SILVER RECTANGULAR VISITING CARD CASE
With engraved decoration, London 1853, lined within, with a case
The inside lining is separating from the base and in part missing within the lid, case exterior; engraving in good condition, but the sides are slightly pushed in, hinge in good condition, no…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £70 - £90
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2022 , 17:00 BST
A GOLD KEY CHAIN, FIVE FURTHER ITEMS OF GOLD JEWELLERY AND A TOOTHPICK (7)
A GOLD KEY CHAIN, FIVE FURTHER ITEMS OF GOLD JEWELLERY AND A TOOTHPICK (7)
The key chain lacking the centre of the circular pendant, the hallmark rubbed, a St Christopher pendant detailed 750, weight 3.3 gms, a gold safety pin brooch, detailed 9 CT, a bar brooch, a swivel,…
Condition Report.Key chain; marks too worn to read, acid test stain would suggest better than 9ct, perhaps 14ct.Bracelet; has French mark, acid test stain would suggest perhaps 14ct, Boltring likely…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £240 - £280
4 August 2022 , 01:00 BST
4 August 2022 , 01:00 BST
A 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND-SET CROSS PENDANT
A 19TH CENTURY DIAMOND-SET CROSS PENDANT
Set overall with graduated old-mine cut cushion-shaped diamonds in silver closed-back settings, fitted with a suspension loop, gross weight 6.9g, drop length 4.2cm, width 2.9cm, in an associated West…
Condition report: Diamonds are in good condition and mostly loupe clean, 2 claws missing, tarnishing to the silverThe centre diamonds weighs an estimated 0.87ct based on very approx. measurements of…
Hammer price: £5,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
4 August 2022 , 01:00 BST
4 August 2022 , 01:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Peter Rabbit, London, [April, 1903], 12mo, 31 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST WARNE EDITION, fourth issue.
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Peter Rabbit, London, [April,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Peter Rabbit. London: Frederick Warne and Co., [April, 1903]. 12mo (143 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title and 30 full-page…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £500 - £800
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tailor of Gloucester, London, 1903, 12mo, 27 coloured plates by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST WARNE EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. With 4 other books by Beatrix Potter, all but one FIRST EDITIONS. (5)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tailor of Gloucester, London, 1903, 12mo,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tailor of Gloucester. London: Frederick Warne and Co., [October] 1903. 12mo (144 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece and 26 full-page coloured plates by…
Estimate: £400 - £600
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher, London, 1906, 12mo, 27 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST EDITION.
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher, London, 1906,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher. London: Frederick Warne and Co., 1906. 12mo (143 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title, and 26 full-page…
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, London, 1908, 12mo, 27 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST EDITION.
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, London, 1908,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. London: Frederick Warne and Co., 1908. 12mo (144 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title, and 26 full-page…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Roly-Poly Pudding, London, 1908, large 8vo, 16 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original cloth. FIRST EDITION. With another by the same author (reprint, defective). (2)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Roly-Poly Pudding, London, 1908, large…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Roly-Poly Pudding. London. Frederick Warne and Co., 1908. Large 8vo (207 x 165mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, coloured illustrations on title with lettering…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). Ginger & Pickles, London, 1909, large 8vo, 10 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST EDITION. With another by the same author (reprint). (2)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). Ginger & Pickles, London, 1909, large 8vo, 10…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  Ginger and Pickles. London: Frederick Warne and Co., 1909. Large 8vo (182 x 141mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title, and 9 full-page coloured…
Estimate: £150 - £250
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, London, 1909, 12mo, 27 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST EDITION.ADDED TO LOT IN DECEMBER 2022 BOOK SALE.
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, London, 1909,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies. London: Frederick Warne and Co., 1909. 12mo (144 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title, and 26 full-page…
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, London, 1909, 12mo, 27 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original boards. FIRST EDITION.
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, London, 1909,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies. London: Frederick Warne and Co., 1909. 12mo (144 x 109mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title, and 26 full-page…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £400
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, London, 1903, 12mo, 27 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter (some fraying with slight loss), original boards. FIRST EDITION. With another book by the same author (defective). (2)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, London, 1903,…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin. London: Frederick Warne, 1903. 12mo (139 x 105mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, illustration on title, and 26 full-page coloured…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £70 - £100
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-92). Maud, and Other Poems. London, 1855, 8vo, original green cloth. FIRST EDITION. With 5 other books by Tennyson. (6)
TENNYSON, Alfred, Lord (1809-92). Maud, and Other Poems. London, 1855, 8vo…
TENNYSON, Alfred Lord (1809-92).  Maud, and Other Poems. London: Edward Moxon, 1855. 8vo (171 x 110mm). Half title, 8-pages of publisher's advertisements dated July 1855 bound in at the front before…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
Child Torture in Scotland, Edinburgh, 1895, 8vo, contemporary red morocco. FIRST EDITION, THE DEDICATEE'S COPY. The author is unknown. RARE.
Child Torture in Scotland, Edinburgh, 1895, 8vo, contemporary red morocco.…
Child Torture in Scotland. By an Officer of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Edinburgh: The Edinburgh Press, 1895. 8vo (174 x 120mm). Half title, half tone portrait…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £70 - £100
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
LANG, Andrew (1844-1912). The Violet Fairy Book, London, 1901, 8vo, original pictorial cloth. FIRST EDITION. With 29 other illustrated and children's books. (30)
LANG, Andrew (1844-1912). The Violet Fairy Book, London, 1901, 8vo,…
LANG, Andrew (1844-1912, editor).  The Violet Fairy Book. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1901. 8vo (184 x 125mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece and 32 plates by H. J. Ford, of which 7 coloured…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
CRYSTAL PALACE - [General title from publisher's advertisement:] Guides and Handbooks, Illustrative of the Contents of the Crystal Palace, London, 1854, 11 guides bound in 2 vols., 8vo, contemporary half calf. With 2 other books. (4)
CRYSTAL PALACE - [General title from publisher's advertisement:] Guides…
CRYSTAL PALACE - [General title from publisher's advertisement:]  Guides and Handbooks, Illustrative of the Contents of the Crystal Palace. London: Crystal Palace Library; and Bradbury and Evans,…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST
14 July 2022 , 17:00 BST

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